Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairmount Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Fairmount Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmount Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fairmount Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairmount Elementary School often compared to?
Fairmount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fairmount Elementary School?
626 students attend Fairmount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fairmount Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmount Elementary School?
Fairmount Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairmount Elementary School offer ?
Fairmount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fairmount Elementary School part of?
My children, a grandchild and now a great grand child have all Attended Fairmount. Great school, mostly great staff, fun school. Principal Mrs. Mills is the greatest. Office staff, very hands on. Kids are happy to be there. Love this school.
- Posted by Parent - Lots of kids
51/18/2013
Fairmount has great teachers, princaple, and is a great overall school! I came into fairmount struggling, but now I am a straight A honors student in middle school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Katie
511/11/2011
I LOVED attending Fairmount from 1st grade to 5th grade (1997 - 2002) and I miss everyone for I moved in 2002 to Longmont, CO to attend Longs Peak Middle School and onto Longmont High. Fairmount gave me so much to work with, even tho I was with the special education program
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sajoh
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 626 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
